The Best Louver Size for Shutters in Detroit
You have no shortage of options when it comes to plantation shutters in Detroit. Modify your shutters with options in material (wood, faux wood, or reclaimed wood), paints or stains( whites, neutrals, or wood stains), and frames (traditional, Craftsman, or other decorative options). Last but not least, you need to select the best louver size for your windows.
So what’s the best louver size for your Detroit shutters? Let’s take a look at your options.
Options For Shutter Louver Sizes from Sunburst Shutters Detroit
For our premium shutters, Polywood® and Ovation® wood shutters alike, we produce louver size options in 2½ inches, 3½ inches, and 4½ inches. Also remember that some shutter manufacturers will charge separately for different louver sizes, but Sunburst Shutters Detroit won’t!
2 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers
The thinnest louver size for shutters we offer. Other shutter manufacturers in Detroit may offer tinier louvers, even as tiny as 1½ inch or less than an inch. However, when you look at the result, you reduce the allure of shutters, and it can be a lot harder to see through when they’re apart and they are awkward to clean. When you choose a louver smaller than 2½ inches, shutters can also be confused for blinds from the outside, which defeats the purpose.
Yet, 2½ inch louvers have a classic, “colonial” look to them. The thinner but still clean lines of these shutters provide a distinct style to your windows, making them ideal for homes that are in the Colonial Revival style, or similar constructs like the American Foursquare.
3 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers
3½ inch shutter louvers are the best-selling plantation shutters. While 4½ inches can be a little big for some Detroit homeowners’ preferences, and 2½ inches can look a little cluttered – this 3½ inch option is a great fit between the two.
3½ inch louvers are also the most versatile style for Detroit shutters. No matter the size of your windows, if they are circle, arched, or diamond, or any other oddity, the louvers don’t crowd or appear awkward in comparison. This is important if you want to put shutters in multiple rooms in your home. It improves your home’s flow when your louver sizes are consistent, so you might try 3½ inch louvers to maximize the benefit of your Detroit wood shutters.
4 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers
Our widest louvers are sized at 4½ inches. These louvers help our shutters, whether Polywood faux wood shutters or natural hardwood, stand outl. They also allow the most unobstructed view when they are opened, since there’s more space between each louver and fewer louvers overall to get in the way. Fewer louvers also makes dusting a little easier, with fewer louvers to take care of every week.
Which Shutter Louver Size Fits Your Home Best?
Ultimately, you decide which style you like best, and which size of shutter louver complements your current home decor. To get a hands-on look, schedule a free in-home consultation with Sunburst Shutters Detroit by calling 248-429-9294 or filling out the form below.
